| Abdul Azim Badakhshi | |
|---|---|
 Badakhshi at Matrix fight Night in 2024 | |
| Born | (1995-08-20) 20 August 1995 (age 29) Kishim District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan |
| Native name | عبدالعظیم بدخشی |
| Nickname | Knockout Man of Afghanistan |
| Residence | Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight (2013–2018) Welterweight (2018–now) |
| Style | Combat Sambo |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Mumbai, India |
| Team | MMA Matrix Gym |
| Trainer | Nangialai Nikzad |
| Years active | 2008–now |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Abdul Azim Badakhshi (born 20 August 1995) is an Afghan-born businessman, social media personality, former Professional Kickboxer and professional mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete. He hails from Badakhshan province in Afghanistan and holds a record of 14 wins and 4 losses, with 11 of those wins by knockout. He is known as the "Knockout Man of Afghanistan". He is also engaged to Krishna Shroff, the sister of Bollywood star Tiger Shroff and daughter of Jackie Shroff, one of the most famous actors in Indian cinema. In addition to being a professional athlete, he is also actively involved in human rights activities.
Early life and background
Abdul Azim Badakhshi was born on August 20, 1995, in Kishm district, Badakhshan province, Afghanistan. He has a brother, Abdul Karim Badakhshi who is also an MMA fighter. From a young age, Badakhshi participated in sports, starting with kickboxing. Over the years, through consistent performance, he became recognized as one of Afghanistan's top athletes.
Badakhshi initially started with boxing and soon transitioned to Wushu, where he began participating in professional competitions. His performance in Wushu competitions led to his inclusion in the Afghanistan national team. As a national team member, he represented Afghanistan in several international competitions, showcasing his skills on a global stage.
In 2013, after numerous professional boxing and wushu matches, Badakhshi transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA). Competing in the 76 kg weight class and standing at 180 cm tall, he achieved significant success in various competitions. His dedication to MMA culminated in winning a championship belt of AFC, underscoring his abilities and talent in the sport.
Badakhshi is recognized as one of the elite MMA fighters from Afghanistan. His participation in international competitions has brought great pride to his country. With a professional record of 14 wins and 4 losses, he has competed in various global organizations, including Super Fight League (SFL), AFC - Afghanistan Fighting Championship 3, SFL 2017: Semifinals - Ultimate Showdown: Delhi Heroes vs. Goa Pirates, and ACB 86 in Moscow. Through these platforms, he has continually proven his prowess in MMA.
Abdul Azim Badakhshi, known as the "Knockout Man of Afghanistan," remains a prominent figure in Afghan sports. His journey from boxing to Wushu and ultimately to MMA highlights his versatility and commitment to excellence in martial arts. Through his achievements, Badakhshi has become a symbol of national pride and an inspiration to aspiring athletes in Afghanistan.
Personal life
Badakhshi is a devout Muslim. In a 2023 television interview, Abdul Azim Badakhshi confirmed that he is engaged to Krishna Shroff, the daughter of Jackie Shroff and sister of Tiger Shroff.
Mixed martial arts record
| 18 matches | 14 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 14-4 | Sanjeet Budhwar | KO (Punch) | Matrix Fight Night 14 | 9 March 2024 | 2 | 3:18 | Mumbai, India | Defend the MFN Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 14-3 | Hae Jin Park | KO (Elbow) | Matrix Fight Night 13 | 28 October 2023 | 1 | 0:18 | Mumbai, India | |
| Win | 13-3 | Fabricio Oliveira | Decision (Unanimous) | Matrix Fight Night 8 | 1 April 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Mumbai, India | |
| Win | 12-3 | Marcelo Guarilha Faro de Jesus | KO | Matrix Fight Night 7 | 10 December 2021 | 2 | 3:25 | Mumbai, India | |
| Win | 11-3 | Agshin Babaev | TKO (Punches) | Brave CF 47 - Brave Combat Federation 47: Asian Domination | 11 March 2021 | 1 | 4:23 | Manama, Bahrain | |
| Loss | 10-3 | Akhmed Magomedov | Decision (Unanimous) | Brave CF 45 - Brave Combat Federation 45 | 11 Nov 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Manama, Bahrain | |
| Win | 10-2 | Bakhtiyar Arzimanov | TKO (Punches) | SLFC - Fight Night Afghanistan 9 | 18 Oct 2019 | 2 | 0:50 | Kabul, Afghanistan | |
| Win | 9-2 | Mukhammad Sangov | TKO (Punches) | TGFC 3 - Truly Grand Fighting Championship 3 | 19 Oct 2018 | 1 | 4:56 | Kabul, Afghanistan | |
| Loss | 8-2 | Denis Kanakov | TKO (Punches) | ACB 86 - Moscow | 5 May 2018 | 1 | 4:04 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 8-1 | Sascha Sharma | TKO (Knee) | SFL 2018: Semifinals - Beast Mode On: Bengaluru Tigers vs. Delhi Heroes | 10 Mar 2018 | 3 | 0:07 | New delhi, India | |
| Win | 7-1 | Manas Daimary | TKO (Punches) | SFL 2018: Winner Prevails - Gujarat Warriors vs. Delhi Heroes | 3 Mar 2018 | 1 | 0:25 | New delhi, India | |
| Win | 6-1 | Ognjen Salatic | TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) | SFL 2018: Determined to Win - Delhi Heroes vs. Tamil Veerans | 23 Feb 2018 | 1 | 2:57 | New delhi, India | |
| Win | 5-1 | David Moon | TKO (Punches) | SFL 2018: Quest for Dominance - Delhi Heroes vs. U.P. Nawabs | 11 Feb 2018 | 1 | N/A | New delhi, India | |
| Win | 4-1 | Mukesh Gora | TKO (Punches) | SFL 2017: Semifinals - Ultimate Showdown: Delhi Heroes vs. Goa Pirates | 18 Feb 2017 | 1 | 2:56 | New delhi, India | |
| Win | 3-1 | Sajjad Mohammadi | TKO (Punches) | AFC - Afghanistan Fighting Championship 6 | 24 Nov 2016 | 2 | 2:20 | Kabul, Afghanistan | |
| Win | 2-1 | Mohammad Fazil Dler | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | AFC - Afghanistan Fighting Championship 5 | 1 Oct 2015 | 1 | 4:32 | Kabul, Afghanistan | |
| Win | 1-1 | Ismail Haidari | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | AFC - Afghanistan Fighting Championship 3 | 5 Mar 2015 | 1 | 3:07 | Kabul, Afghanistan | |
| Loss | 0-1 | Narender Grewal | Decision (Unanimous) | SFL 19 - Super Fight League 19 | 7 Jun 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | New Delhi, India |
See also
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